Chapter 9 - The Boardroom VerdictNobody moved.
Evans's confession continued.
Every lie.
Every payment.
Every instruction from Margaret.
One board member stood.
"Margaret..."
She snapped.
"Sit down."
He didn't.
Another board member pushed his chair away.
Daniel placed financial records on the table.
"The payments are documented."
Arthur appeared on the screen.
Behind him stood federal prosecutors.
"The indictment has been signed."
Margaret's breathing became shallow.
"This is a setup."
Daniel shook his head.
"It's evidence."
She looked around the room.
"After everything I've done for this company?"
Daniel's expression hardened.
"You didn't do it for the company."
She stared at him.
"You did it for yourself."
Federal agents entered.
Margaret backed away.
"No."
She looked at Daniel.
"I'm your mother."
Daniel's eyes filled with pain.
"I know."
For a moment, Margaret looked almost human.
Then she whispered:
"You'll regret this."
Daniel answered softly.
"No."
He looked toward the doors.
"I regret waiting this long."
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The agents placed handcuffs around her wrists.
For the first time in decades, Margaret Vance had no control over the room.
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